Stonewall Jackson Aims From Manassas To Military Fame
The piece traces Thomas J. Jackson's rise from a frail boy born in 1824 in Clarksburg to a renowned Confederate general. It highlights his nickname Stonewall after Manassas, his faith and discipline, early roles as a district constable, and his path through West Point to a famed military career.
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Catlee
South
Chancellorsville
Jackson
Robert E. Lee
Gen. Bee
Bee
Stonewall
Stonewall Brigade
Stonewall Jackson
Maryland
Virginia
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Military Academy
North
Union
God
Devout Soldier Scholar Of The Mexican War Era
After the Mexican War, he embraced intense Christian faith and joined a church. Known for extreme piety and duty, he said two hours of prayer mattered deeply. He held a belief in Providence, once labeled a fatalist, and often prayed for all outcomes. Years later he joined the Virginia Military Institute as chair of natural philosophy and led its cadets.
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Jackson
United States
The
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Napoleon
Julius Caesar
Lee and Jackson Devotion Shapes Civil War Faith and Fire
A historical portrait traces how Confederate leaders like Lee and Jackson fused religious zeal with strategic brilliance. It argues the war aimed at state rights and union preservation, not the slavery issue, and highlights Jackson’s faith fueled bold campaigns and his death after Chancellorsville.
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Chancellorsville
Woman recounts Austrian border customs ordeal with Turkish delight box
An English traveler in New York recalls a harrowing experience at the Austrian frontier while passing from Turkey to Paris. She describes delayed trains, forced search of luggage, and a tense customs official who insisted on opening a sealed box of Turkish delight before finally complying after threats to appeal to the British ambassador.
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New York
Europe
Turkey
Paris
Constantinople
Vienna
Austrian
Austria
Dentists Lose Patronage After Stand Against Kissing
Dentists who opposed kissing faced a drop in patronage from kissable girls, intensifying social backlash against their stance.
Wasted Fortune on Skin Trouble Ends in Cure
A New York woman describes seven years of severe itching and inflammation, costly doctor visits, and failed hospital care before using Cuticura Remedies. After two sets of Soap, Ointment, and Pills, the inflammation vanished and she recovered fully. Witnesses attest to her improvement and endorsement.
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Bertha Sachs
Second Ave
New York
N. Y
Morris Sachs
Not Responsible. Nurse and Boy Fight Over Mark
A nurse orders a boy named Frank to wash a mark while Frank accuses Harold of kicking him. The nurse asks Frank to wash it off as tension rises and a punch is implied, with no clear resolution.
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Frank
Harold
Distemper Cure Claims Wide Horse and Dog Relief
Spohn's Distemper Cure marketed for all ages and species including horses and dogs. Claims include cures and prevention with over 600,000 bottles sold last year. Available from druggists or directly from Spohn Medical Co Goshen Indiana. agents wanted.
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Spohn
Spahn Medical Co
Goshen, Ind
Bridge Collapse Shocks Plankville After Fresh Paint
A town bridge near Plankville collapses unexpectedly just after a repaint. Citizens question how the structure failed and town officials race to assess damage and safety. Local council investigates potential causes and necessary repairs.
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Plankville
Louisville Courier-Journal
Murine Eye Remedy Offers Soothing Relief for Eyes
Druggists sold Murine Eye Remedy in liquid form at 25c 50c and 1.00 with a soothing non burning effect. Murine Eye Salve sold in aseptic tubes at 25c and 1.00. Free Eye Books and Eye Advice mailed. Murine Eye Remedy Co Chicago announces availability for red weak weary and watery eyes and granulated eyelids.
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Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Actress Buys Puffs Says Phrases About Hairdressers
Fragmentary quotes mention an actress and her hairdresser with phrases about puff purchases. The brief appears as a humorous or gossip note without clear context or naming.
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Lee
Virginia Volunteers
Harper’s Ferry
Miss Wise
Gladys
Gladys Wise
Hostetter
Aeer
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